- By Shubham Bajpai
- Sat, 17 May 2025 11:37 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Pune News: In a major update for the residents of Pune, the much-awaited double-decker flyover at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) Chowk is almost completed. It is likely to be opened by the end of June, as per the officials Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA).
Several reports suggested that work on the double-decker flyover is in the final stage. Once open to the public, the flyover will ease traffic congestion along Ganeshkhind Road, and at critical junctions including Senapati Bapat Road, Baner, Aundh, Pashan, and the busy University Circle which is one of the city’s busiest stretches.
This two-tiered flyover will have the Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro corridor on the upper level, and vehicular traffic on the lower deck.
Reportedly, all 32 pillars supporting the bridge have been installed, and work is underway to place large steel girders—each up to 55 metres long and 20 metres wide.
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The work is also under construction on the Pashan-side ramps. While the opening of the flyover is expected by June 30, the Pashan side ramp work will take months, as per the Pune Pulse.
Ramps to Aundh and Shivajinagar are nearly completed and are likely to be open by May 20. The long-awaited project was first scheduled to go operational by May 2025. However, due to the land acquisition and road widening challenges, the project got delayed till June.
With news of near completion, the Punekars can now take a sigh of relief as during the construction, the route has already been facing traffic snarls.
The flyover is a part of Pune’s larger transport vision that envisages the integration of the metro rail line, future public transit options, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRTS).
The project also strives for pedestrian access, helping improve overall connectivity in the region.